Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith will today use a Senate inquiry to urge the Australian Government to commit to a long-term program of naval shipbuilding to ensure the future of the local defence industry. The Senate Economics References Committee inquiry into the future sustainability of Australia’s strategically vital naval shipbuilding industry will inform the…
Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said today departing ASC chief executive officer Steve Ludlam has made a major contribution to the local naval shipbuilding industry. “Steve brought with him a wealth of experience,” Mr Hamilton-Smith said. “In almost five years at ASC, Steve has worked closely with both the Federal and State governments to…
Investment and Trade Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said today South Australian exporters have an opportunity to look at new ways to benefit from improved access to Japan’s market. Mr Hamilton-Smith said exporters should seize the opportunities presented by the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement signed this week during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s historic visit to Australia.…
South Australia’s export growth has again outpaced the nation to hit a record high of $12.4 billion in the 12 months to May. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics trade figures show overseas goods exported from South Australia for the year to March 2014 grew by 14% year on year, outpacing the nation. The ABS…
It’s been six years since I stood here and outlined a Master Plan for Adelaide, the then Opposition’s keynote policy statement to spark debate with the goal of moving South Australia forward. Rex Jory wrote in The Advertiser the following day, “This was the most important speech in state politics in 30 years”. The debate…
South Australian exports have reached a new high, growing to $12.3 billion in the 12 months to April. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith welcomed the new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. “South Australian exporters are reaping the benefits of their hard work and the Government’s commitment to target new and expanding…
THE ADVERTISER: New minister and Liberal defector Martin Hamilton-Smith has attended his first Cabinet meeting with the Labor ministry, promising to be a team player. Read more
THE ADVERTISER: Former Liberal leader Martin Hamilton-Smith will become a minister in the minority State Labor Government, in a development that has stunned both sides of state politics. Read More
